Here’s how to bet on Sunday’s Elite Eight showdown between No. 1 Purdue and No. 2 Tennessee for a spot in the Final Four.
Purdue (-3.5) vs. Tennessee
In fact, I think Tennessee has the best matchup with Purdue of any team in the region.
The Vols have big men who can throw to Zach Eady to at least slow him down.
The two teams met earlier in the season, and Purdue held on by four points, but Eadie was limited to 23 points and 10 rebounds.
While it may seem like a great match, both are below his career average.
Slowing down Eadie without fully doubling him leads to contested 3s and more difficult shots for players like Fletcher Royer and Braden Smith.
The final whistle came after Purdue hit 48 free throws.
Additionally, Tennessee has Dalton Knecht.
I’m definitely leaning toward Tennessee at +3.5, but I’d pick the prop over Knecht as long as it stays within 22 points.
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I don’t know if Purdue has enough players to compete with the Vols’ superstar.
Creighton’s Baylor Scheierman face guard Knecht saw him play the entire game in the Sweet 16, but that wasn’t enough as he scored 24 points.
Typically, Knecht takes a third of all shots of Vol on the floor.
With a spot in the Final Four at stake, I expect that possibility to increase further.
